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Properties of Blueschist and Schist


Properties of Schist and Blueschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Slaty   

Toughness
1.5   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
3-3.2   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Blueschist vs Schist Properties

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

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