Properties of Slate and Shale

Slate

Shale

Properties of Shale and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Toughness

1.2

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Slate vs Shale Properties

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