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Properties of Jadeitite and Slate


Properties of Slate and Jadeitite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
3-4   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
Light to dark brown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
30.00 N/mm2   
30

Cleavage
Irregular   
Slaty   

Toughness
7   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
2.65-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
0.76 kJ/Kg K   
17

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Jadeitite vs Slate Properties

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

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