Properties of Gritstone and Latite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.250
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.2 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gritstone vs Latite Properties
Properties of Gritstone and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gritstone vs Latite properties, get to know more about Gritstone Definition and Latite 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 Gritstone and Latite.