Properties of Siltstone and Tuff

Siltstone

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-74-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 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, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Tuff Properties

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