Greywacke

Schist

Properties of Greywacke and Schist

Greywacke

Schist

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1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Angular and Fine

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.61 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Greywacke vs Schist Properties

Properties of Greywacke and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Greywacke vs Schist properties, get to know more about Greywacke Definition and Schist 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 Greywacke and Schist.