Properties of Tonalite and Schist
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Shiny
Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Tonalite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Tonalite Definition and Schist 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 Tonalite and Schist.