Properties of Slate and Marble

Slate

Marble

Properties of Marble and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Slate vs Marble Properties

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