Properties of Marble and Whiteschist

Marble

Whiteschist

Properties of Whiteschist and Marble

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

1.5

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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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.