Properties of Suevite and Slate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5
3-4
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
30.00 N/mm2
30
Cleavage
Irregular
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.76 kJ/Kg K
17
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Suevite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Suevite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Suevite Definition and Slate 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 Suevite and Slate.
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