Properties of Blueschist and Kimberlite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-7
  
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
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Blueschist vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Blueschist and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite.