Properties of Metapelite and Whiteschist
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Metapelite vs Whiteschist Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Whiteschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Whiteschist properties, get to know more about Metapelite 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 Metapelite and Whiteschist.