Properties of Slate and Jadeitite

Slate

Jadeitite

Properties of Jadeitite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

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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.