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Properties of Slate and Tuff

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-44-6
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2243.80 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.82.73
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm31-1.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Slate vs Tuff Properties

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