Properties of Serpentinite and Slate

Serpentinite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Slate Properties

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