Properties of Slate and Porphyry
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Slate vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Slate and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.