Properties of Siltstone and Basanite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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 .