Properties of Metapelite and Slate

Metapelite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Slate Properties

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