Properties of Slate and Kenyte
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.