Properties of Sandstone and Scoria

Sandstone

Scoria

Properties of Scoria and Sandstone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

5-6

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

Not Available

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Not Available

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Sandstone vs Scoria Properties

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