Properties of Blueschist and Amphibolite

Blueschist

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Amphibolite Properties

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