Schist

Marble

Properties of Schist and Marble

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Schist vs Marble Properties

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