Properties of Siltstone and Epidosite

Siltstone

Epidosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Epidosite Properties

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