Properties of Slate and Jaspillite

Slate

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.85.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Jaspillite Properties

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