Properties of Slate and Metapelite

Slate

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.83.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Slate vs Metapelite Properties

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