Properties of Slate and Rhyolite

Slate

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.