Properties of Itacolumite and Schist
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
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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