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Properties of Shale and Sandstone

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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
Coarse or 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)
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (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
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shale vs Sandstone Properties

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

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