Properties of Blue Granite and Schist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm
2
  
13
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Blue Granite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Blue Granite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blue Granite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite and Schist.