Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Slate
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition and Slate 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite and Slate.