Properties of Gritstone and Sovite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.250
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2 g/cm3
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Gritstone vs Sovite Properties
Properties of Gritstone and Sovite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gritstone vs Sovite properties, get to know more about Gritstone Definition and Sovite 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 Sovite.