Properties of Schist and Diabase

Schist

Diabase

Properties of Diabase and Schist

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Not Available

Compressive Strength

Not Available

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

Toughness

1.5

1.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Schist vs Diabase Properties

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