Properties of Slate and Quartzite

Slate

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Quartzite Properties

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