Slate

Travertine

Properties of Slate and Travertine

Slate

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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30.00 N/mm²

Rank: 30 (Overall)▶

80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

1.68

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.71 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.76 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Travertine Properties

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