Properties of Slate and Chert

Slate

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Chert Properties

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