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Properties of Shale and Amphibolite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3
6-7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular to Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White to Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Irregular
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
2.3
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.5
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Amphibolite Properties

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

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