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Properties of Shale and Pyrolite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3
5.5-6
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
107.55 N/mm2
Rank: 19 (Overall)
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
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
1.25 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Pyrolite Properties

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