Properties of Slate and Tonalite

Slate

Tonalite

Properties of Tonalite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

Toughness

1.2

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

2.86-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.73 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Slate vs Tonalite Properties

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