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Properties of Schist and Tonalite


Properties of Tonalite and Schist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9   
2.86-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.73 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Schist vs Tonalite Properties

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

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