Densities of Sedimentary RocksΒΆ

Rock Type

Density Range (g/cm \(\!^3\))

Sedimentary Rocks

Clay

1.63 - 2.60

Silt

1.80 - 2.20

Soil

1.20 - 2.40

Sand

1.70 - 2.30

Sandstone

1.61 - 2.76

Shale

1.77 - 3.30

Limestone

1.93 - 2.90

Dolomite

2.28 - 2.90

Chalk

1.52 - 2.60

Halite

2.10 - 2.60

Gypsum

2.20 - 2.60