Properties of Shonkinite and Slate

Shonkinite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shonkinite vs Slate Properties

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