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Properties of Claystone and Siltstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73   
0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3   
2-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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