Properties of Greenschist and Epidosite

Greenschist

Epidosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Epidosite Properties

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