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Properties of Whiteschist and Diabase


Properties of Diabase and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Diabase Properties

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

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