Properties of Slate and Ganister
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Slate vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Slate and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.