Properties of Mudstone and Schist

Mudstone

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Mudstone vs Schist Properties

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