Properties of Suevite and Siltstone

Suevite

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56-7

1 7

1.4.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.4.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.4.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.4.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.4.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.4.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.3.7 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.3.8 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.3.9 Specific Gravity

2.862.54-2.73

0 8.4

1.3.10 Transparency

Opaque

1.3.11 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Suevite vs Siltstone Properties

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