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Properties of Slate and Rhyolite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-46-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Sub-conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
Colorless
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2140.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
2
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.82.65-2.67
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.4-2.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg KNA
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Rhyolite Properties

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