Properties of Schist and Migmatite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9
2.65-2.75
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
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.