Properties of Greenschist and Travertine

Greenschist

Travertine

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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

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.91.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Travertine Properties

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