Properties of Slate and Charnockite

Slate

Charnockite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6 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

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Charnockite Properties

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