Properties of Siltstone and Lignite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
800-801 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
Siltstone vs Lignite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Lignite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Lignite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Lignite 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 Lignite.