Properties of Siltstone and Monzonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.6
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Siltstone vs Monzonite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Monzonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Monzonite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Monzonite 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 Monzonite.