Properties of Picrite and Whiteschist

Picrite

Whiteschist

Properties of Whiteschist and Picrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

1.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.5-2.5 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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Picrite vs Whiteschist Properties

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