Properties of Schist and Lherzolite

Schist

Lherzolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA290.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Lherzolite Properties

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