Properties of Siltstone and Dacite

Siltstone

Dacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72-2.25

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.77-2.771 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Dacite Properties

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