Schist

Flint

Properties of Schist and Flint

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.0.1 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.6.1 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.6.2 Toughness

1.5

1.6.3 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.5-2.8

1.6.4 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.6.5 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

1.7 Thermal Properties

1.7.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.7.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Flint Properties

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