Properties of Slate and Diabase

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.7-3.3 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

Slate vs Diabase Properties

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