Properties of Blueschist and Slate

Blueschist

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Slate Properties

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