Properties of Shale and Slate

Shale

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

33-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Slate Properties

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