Properties of Siltstone and Peridotite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
107.55 N/mm2
19
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
2.6
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
1.26 kJ/Kg K
5
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Siltstone vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.
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