Properties of Siltstone and Websterite

Siltstone

Websterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.733.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Websterite Properties

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