Properties of Turbidite and Slate

Turbidite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Slaty

Toughness

2.4

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 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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Turbidite vs Slate Properties

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