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Properties of Shale and Greywacke

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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
Angular and Fine
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
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
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.2-2.8
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shale vs Greywacke Properties

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

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