Properties of Cataclasite and Slate

Cataclasite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Cataclasite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.1

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Cataclasite vs Slate Properties

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