Properties of Slate and Limestone

Slate

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Slate vs Limestone Properties

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