Properties of Blueschist

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.2

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Physical Properties of Blueschist

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Blueschist like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Blueschist rock are vital in determining its Blueschist Texture and Blueschist Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Blueschist

The physical properties of Blueschist depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Blueschist is 3.5-4 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Blueschist is white to grey whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Blueschist is the interaction of light with the surface of Blueschist. Luster of Blueschist is dull. Blueschist cleavage is slaty. The specific gravity of Blueschist is 3-3.2. Blueschist is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1.5. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.