STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF ROCKS AND ROCK MASSES 1 ...
Typical values of uniaxial strength (in MPa) for nine common rock types (after Johnson and Degraff, 1988). Rock Tensile Strength (MPa) Compressive Strength (MPa) Limestone Sandstone Sandstone Sandstone Mudstone Limestone Limestone Ironstone Sandstone ± (20) ± (23) ± (19)