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Properties of Slate and Laterite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-42
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Not Applicable
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8Not Available
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3Not Available
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg KNA
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Slate vs Laterite Properties

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