Properties of Serpentinite and Slate

Serpentinite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.