Properties of Suevite and Slate

Suevite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Suevite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5

3-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.