Properties of Variolite and Greenschist

Variolite

Greenschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Variolite vs Greenschist Properties

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