Properties of Blueschist and Mylonite
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Slaty
Conchoidal
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
2.97-3.05
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Blueschist vs Mylonite Properties
Properties of Blueschist and Mylonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Mylonite properties, get to know more about Blueschist Definition and Mylonite 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 Mylonite.