Properties of Sandstone and Borolanite

Sandstone

Borolanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Borolanite Properties

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