Properties of Slate and Peridotite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2
  
30
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
1.2
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K
  
17
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Slate vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Slate and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.