Properties of Schist and Diabase

Schist

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Diabase Properties

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