Properties of Eclogite and Schist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Shiny
Cleavage
Perfect
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Eclogite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Eclogite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Eclogite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Eclogite 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 Eclogite and Schist.
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