Properties of Flint and Schist

Flint

Schist

Properties of Schist and Flint

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Flint vs Schist Properties

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