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Properties of Slate and Whiteschist

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-41.5
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine to Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
30.00 N/mm2200.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.82.86
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant

Slate vs Whiteschist Properties

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