Properties of Harzburgite and Schist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Shiny
Cleavage
Imperfect
Slaty
Toughness
2.1
1.5
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
6
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Harzburgite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Harzburgite Definition and Schist 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 Harzburgite and Schist.
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