Properties of Slate and Picrite

Slate

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Slate vs Picrite Properties

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