Sandstone

Mudstone

Properties of Sandstone and Mudstone

Sandstone

Mudstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Sandstone vs Mudstone Properties

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