Properties of Whiteschist and Greywacke
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1.5
6-7
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Angular and Fine
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
10
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
1
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Whiteschist vs Greywacke Properties
Properties of Whiteschist and Greywacke play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Whiteschist vs Greywacke properties, get to know more about Whiteschist Definition and Greywacke 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 Greywacke.
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