Properties of Siltstone and Mylonite

Siltstone

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Siltstone vs Mylonite Properties

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