Properties of Jadeitite and Slate

Jadeitite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.76 kJ/Kg K

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.