Properties of Siltstone and Shoshonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.6
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
  
2.98
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Siltstone vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Siltstone Definition and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite.