Properties of Siltstone and Foidolite

Siltstone

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71.5

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

Very 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

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

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, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Foidolite Properties

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