Shale

Dunite

Properties of Shale and Dunite

Shale

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Dunite Properties

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