×

Sandstone
Sandstone

Siltstone
Siltstone



ADD
Compare
X
Sandstone
X
Siltstone

Properties of Sandstone and Siltstone

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-76-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Fine 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/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.82.54-2.73
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.4.1 Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm32.6-2.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.5 Thermal Properties
1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg KNA
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.5.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Sandstone vs Siltstone Properties

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