Properties of Slate and Flint
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.7-2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Slate vs Flint Properties
Properties of Slate and Flint play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Flint properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Flint 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 Flint.