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Properties of Slate and Hornblendite


Properties of Hornblendite and Slate


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Splintery   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2   
30
Not Available   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Irregular   

Toughness
1.2   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K   
17
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Slate vs Hornblendite Properties

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

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