Properties of Lamprophyre and Schist

Lamprophyre

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Lamprophyre vs Schist Properties

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