Properties of Slate and Chert

Slate

Chert

Properties of Chert and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6.5-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.2

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.