Properties of Slate and Amphibolite

Slate

Amphibolite

Properties of Amphibolite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Irregular to Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

Toughness

1.2

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.5

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Slate vs Amphibolite Properties

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