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Sandstone vs. Baria-alkali-silica Glass

Sandstone belongs to the natural stone classification, while baria-alkali-silica glass belongs to the glass and glass-ceramics. There are 5 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (18, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is sandstone and the bottom bar is baria-alkali-silica glass.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 2.6
3.0
Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 38
80
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 8.1
15
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 43
48
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 10
9.5