Properties of Websterite and Siltstone
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Websterite vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Websterite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Siltstone.