Properties of Siltstone and Dunite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Siltstone vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Dunite 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 Dunite.