Properties of Websterite and Schist

Websterite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

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, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Websterite vs Schist Properties

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