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Properties of Sandstone and Gritstone

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-76-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm270.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.82.250
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm32.2 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Sandstone vs Gritstone Properties

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