Properties of Siltstone and Cataclasite

Siltstone

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.2 Physical Properties

1.2.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.7.1 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.7.2 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.7.3 Streak

White

Black

1.7.4 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.7.5 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.7.6 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.7.7 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7.8 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.7.9 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.1

0 8.4

1.7.10 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.7.11 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.8 Thermal Properties

1.8.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.8.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Siltstone vs Cataclasite Properties

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