Properties of Siltstone and Evaporite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Siltstone vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.