Properties of Slate and Tephrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Slate vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Slate and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Tephrite 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 Tephrite.