Mudstone

Sandstone

Properties of Mudstone and Sandstone

Mudstone

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Mudstone vs Sandstone Properties

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