Properties of Slate and Diorite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
Light to dark brown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Slate vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Slate and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.