Properties of Trachyte and Slate

Trachyte

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.43-2.45 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Trachyte vs Slate Properties

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