Properties of Siltstone and Claystone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Siltstone vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.