Properties of Whiteschist and Wackestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1.5
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
  
10
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
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
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.39 kJ/Kg K
  
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Whiteschist vs Wackestone Properties
Properties of Whiteschist and Wackestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Whiteschist vs Wackestone properties, get to know more about Whiteschist Definition and Wackestone 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 Wackestone.