Properties of Blueschist and Appinite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Conchoidal
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Blueschist vs Appinite Properties
Properties of Blueschist and Appinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Appinite properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Appinite 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 Blueschist and Appinite.
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