Properties of Suevite and Siltstone
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.