Properties of Epidosite and Greywacke

Epidosite

Greywacke

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Angular and Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.61 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Epidosite vs Greywacke Properties

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