Properties of Whiteschist and Granite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1.5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
  
10
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Whiteschist vs Granite Properties
Properties of Whiteschist and Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Whiteschist vs Granite properties, get to know more about Whiteschist Definition and Granite 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 Granite.