Properties of Slate and Diamictite

Slate

Diamictite

Properties of Diamictite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

2-3

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

4.3-5.0

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.