Properties of Slate and Blueschist

Slate

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.83-3.2

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Slate vs Blueschist Properties

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