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Properties of Slate and Mugearite


Properties of Mugearite and Slate


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Not Applicable   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2   
30
37.50 N/mm2   
27

Cleavage
Slaty   
Not Applicable   

Toughness
1.2   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K   
17
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Slate vs Mugearite Properties

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

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