Properties of Migmatite and Schist

Migmatite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Migmatite vs Schist Properties

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