Properties of Blueschist and Whiteschist

Blueschist

Whiteschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-41.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Blueschist vs Whiteschist Properties

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