Properties of Slate and Kenyte

Slate

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Kenyte Properties

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