Properties of Siltstone and Basanite

Siltstone

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Siltstone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.73

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Siltstone vs Basanite Properties

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