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Properties of Greenschist and Sandstone


Properties of Sandstone and Greenschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Slaty   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Greenschist vs Sandstone Properties

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

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