Properties of Slate and Limestone
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant
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.