Properties of Greenschist and Shonkinite

Greenschist

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.6-2.7

0 8.4

2.1.1 Transparency

Opaque

2.2.1 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

5.3 Thermal Properties

5.3.2 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.1.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Shonkinite Properties

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