Properties of Slate and Chalk
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Slate vs Chalk Properties
Properties of Slate and Chalk play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Chalk properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Chalk 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 Chalk.