Properties of Granite and Sandstone
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Granite vs Sandstone Properties
Properties of Granite and Sandstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granite vs Sandstone properties, get to know more about Granite Definition and Sandstone Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Granite and Sandstone.