Properties of Slate and Wehrlite

Slate

Wehrlite

Properties of Wehrlite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

5.5-6

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

1.2

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

8.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.6-3.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.63 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Slate vs Wehrlite Properties

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