Properties of Quartzite and Siltstone
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Quartzite vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Quartzite 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 Quartzite and Siltstone.