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Properties of Blueschist and Icelandite


Properties of Icelandite and Blueschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
1.1   

Specific Gravity
3-3.2   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Blueschist vs Icelandite Properties

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

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