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Properties of Itacolumite and Schist


Properties of Schist and Itacolumite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Coarse or Fine   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2   
20
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.6   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

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

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

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

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Itacolumite vs Schist Properties

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

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