Properties of Whiteschist and Arkose
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1.5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm
2
  
10
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
0
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Whiteschist vs Arkose Properties
Properties of Whiteschist and Arkose play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Whiteschist vs Arkose properties, get to know more about Whiteschist Definition and Arkose 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 Whiteschist and Arkose.