Properties of Blueschist and Peridotite

Blueschist

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.23-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Peridotite Properties

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