Properties of Whiteschist and Gritstone

Whiteschist

Gritstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²70.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.250

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.2 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Whiteschist vs Gritstone Properties

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