Young’s Modulus of Common Rocks
The Young’s modulus of rocks can vary widely depending on factors such as mineral composition, porosity, and overall rock structure. The following table provides a curated list of Young’s modulus values for different rocks at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F).
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| Andesite | 20 - 60 |
| Basalt | 60 - 100 |
| Diorite | 70 - 100 |
| Dolerite | 53 - 77 |
| Dolomite | 70 - 91 |
| Flint | 73 |
| Gabbro | 70.0 - 110 |
| Gneiss | 13 - 35 |
| Granite | 40 - 70 |
| Limestone (hard) | 18 - 78 |
| Limestone (soft) | 8 |
| Marble | 23 - 74 |
| Quartzite | 56 - 79 |
| Rhyolite | 19 - 25 |
| Sandstone (hard) | 39 |
| Sandstone (medium) | 13 - 16 |
| Sandstone (soft) | 0.98 |
| Schist | 15 - 70 |
| Shale | 10 - 35 |
| Slate | 10 - 110 |
Related Tables
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 6) Metals Handbook Desk Edition 2nd Edition by J. R. Davis, ASM International Handbook Committee.