Properties of Blueschist and Scoria

Blueschist

Scoria

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45-6

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

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Scoria Properties

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