Properties of Schist and Migmatite

Schist

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

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, Pressure Resistant

Schist vs Migmatite Properties

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