Properties of Pegmatite and Siltstone

Pegmatite

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.54-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³2.6-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Pegmatite vs Siltstone Properties

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