Properties of Slate and Turbidite

Slate

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Slate vs Turbidite Properties

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