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Properties of Slate and Comendite


Properties of Comendite and Slate


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Splintery   
Pervasive   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2   
30
92.40 N/mm2   
21

Cleavage
Slaty   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.2   
2   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8   
2.38   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K   
17
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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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.

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