Properties of Felsite and Whiteschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
1.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
  
10
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Felsite vs Whiteschist Properties
Properties of Felsite and Whiteschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Whiteschist properties, get to know more about Felsite Definition and Whiteschist 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 Felsite and Whiteschist.