Properties of Slate and Diamictite

Slate

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.84.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Slate vs Diamictite Properties

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