Properties of Metapelite and Sandstone

Metapelite

Sandstone

Properties of Sandstone and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Metapelite vs Sandstone Properties

Properties of Metapelite and Sandstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Sandstone properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Sandstone 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 Metapelite and Sandstone.