Properties of Migmatite and Slate

Migmatite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Migmatite vs Slate Properties

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