Properties of Charnockite and Slate
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Splintery
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
30.00 N/mm
2
  
30
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.65-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.76 kJ/Kg K
  
17
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Charnockite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Charnockite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Charnockite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Charnockite 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 Charnockite and Slate.