Properties of Conglomerate and Schist

Conglomerate

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.882.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Conglomerate vs Schist Properties

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