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Properties of Slate and Mudstone

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-42-3
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
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
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.82.2-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.4-2.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Slate vs Mudstone Properties

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