Properties of Slate and Itacolumite

Slate

Itacolumite

Properties of Itacolumite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

1.2

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Slate vs Itacolumite Properties

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