Properties of Blueschist and Diamictite
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Blueschist vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Blueschist and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.