Slate

Gabbro

Properties of Slate and Gabbro

Slate

Gabbro

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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30.00 N/mm²

Rank: 30 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.76 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Gabbro Properties

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