Properties of Sandstone and Mylonite

Sandstone

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Sandstone vs Mylonite Properties

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