Properties of Migmatite and Schist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Shiny
Cleavage
Poor
Slaty
Toughness
1.2
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.75
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
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.
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