Properties of Slate and Tuff
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
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.