Properties of Blueschist and Tachylite

Blueschist

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blueschist vs Tachylite Properties

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