Properties of Minette and Sandstone

Minette

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Minette vs Sandstone Properties

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