Properties of Greenschist and Chalk

Greenschist

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-41

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.49-2.50 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

5.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Greenschist vs Chalk Properties

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