Properties of Laterite and Greenschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Laterite vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Laterite and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Laterite vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Laterite Definition and Greenschist 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 Laterite and Greenschist.