Properties of Siltstone and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Siltstone vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.