Properties of Slate and Andesite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Slate vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Slate and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Andesite 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 Andesite.