Properties of Slate and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Slate vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Slate and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.