Properties of Gritstone and Siltstone
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.250
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Gritstone vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Gritstone and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gritstone vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Gritstone Definition and Siltstone 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 Siltstone.