Properties of Blueschist and Slate
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/mm
2
  
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.