Properties of Laterite and Siltstone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2
6-7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Not Applicable
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Laterite vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Laterite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Laterite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Laterite 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 Laterite and Siltstone.
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