Properties of Sandstone and Conglomerate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
2-3
Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
20
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.86-2.88
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Sandstone vs Conglomerate Properties
Properties of Sandstone and Conglomerate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Sandstone vs Conglomerate properties, get to know more about Sandstone Definition and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate.
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