Properties of Slate and Trachyandesite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Slate vs Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Slate and Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite.