Properties of Slate and Comendite

Slate

Comendite

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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

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Pervasive

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²92.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.38

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³Not Available

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, Impact Resistant

Slate vs Comendite Properties

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