Properties of Slate and Quartzite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Slaty
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.