Properties of Slate and Jadeitite

Slate

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Slate vs Jadeitite Properties

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