Properties of Chalk and Blueschist

Chalk

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.43-3.2

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Chalk vs Blueschist Properties

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