Properties of Slate and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Slate vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Slate and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.