Properties of Schist and Slate

Schist

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Slate Properties

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