Properties of Argillite and Schist

Argillite

Schist

Properties of Schist and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

Cleavage

Slaty

Toughness

2.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Argillite vs Schist Properties

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