Properties of Mylonite and Sandstone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.50 kJ/Kg K
  
3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Mylonite vs Sandstone Properties
Properties of Mylonite and Sandstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mylonite vs Sandstone properties, get to know more about Mylonite 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 Mylonite and Sandstone.