Properties of Wehrlite and Slate

Wehrlite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

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

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Slate Properties

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