Properties of Blueschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
175.00 N/mm
2
  
13
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.5
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Blueschist vs Alkali Feldspar Granite Properties
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