Properties of Blueschist and Slate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
3-4
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
30.00 N/mm2
30
Cleavage
Slaty
Slaty
Toughness
1.5
1.2
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.76 kJ/Kg K
17
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.
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