Properties of Greenschist and Mylonite

Greenschist

Mylonite

Properties of Mylonite and Greenschist

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

1.28 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Conchoidal

Toughness

1.5

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.97-3.05

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-4.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

1.50 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Greenschist vs Mylonite Properties

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