Properties of Marble and Whiteschist

Marble

Whiteschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Marble vs Whiteschist Properties

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