Properties of Blueschist and Laterite

Blueschist

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-42

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.2Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Blueschist vs Laterite Properties

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