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Properties of Shale and Novaculite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3
7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
Colorless
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
450.00 N/mm2
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.5-2.7
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.74 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Novaculite Properties

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