Properties of Blueschist and Pyroxenite

Blueschist

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.23.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Pyroxenite Properties

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