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Properties of Whiteschist and Blueschist


Properties of Blueschist and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Slaty   

Toughness
1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
3-3.2   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Blueschist Properties

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

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