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Properties of Blueschist and Greywacke


Properties of Greywacke and Blueschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Angular and Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
3-3.2   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.6-2.61 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Blueschist vs Greywacke Properties

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

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