Properties of Greenschist and Sovite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
3
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.5
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Greenschist vs Sovite Properties
Properties of Greenschist and Sovite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Greenschist vs Sovite properties, get to know more about Greenschist Definition and Sovite 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 Sovite.