Properties of Slate and Diamictite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
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.