Properties of Basalt and Schist

Basalt

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Basalt vs Schist Properties

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