Properties of Siltstone and Sandstone

Siltstone

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 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 Sandstone Properties

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