Physical Properties of Gritstone
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Gritstone like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Gritstone rock are vital in determining its Gritstone Texture and Gritstone Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Gritstone
The physical properties of Gritstone depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Gritstone is 6-7 whereas its compressive strength is 70.00 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Gritstone is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Gritstone is the interaction of light with the surface of Gritstone. Luster of Gritstone is dull. Gritstone cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Gritstone is 2.250. Gritstone is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.