Properties of Slate and Basalt

Slate

Basalt

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Basalt Properties

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