Properties of Blueschist and Granulite

Blueschist

Granulite

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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

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Granulite Properties

Properties of Blueschist and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.