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Properties of Gabbro and Schist


Properties of Schist and Gabbro


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Slaty   

Toughness
1.6   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Gabbro vs Schist Properties

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

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