Properties of Quartzite and Slate

Quartzite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Slate Properties

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