Properties of Slate and Eclogite

Slate

Eclogite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

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/cm³3.2-3.6 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

Heat Resistant

Slate vs Eclogite Properties

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