Properties of Greenschist and Marble

Greenschist

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Greenschist vs Marble Properties

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