Properties of Slate and Quartzite

Slate

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Indiscernible

Toughness

1.2

1.9

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

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.