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Properties of Shale and Slate

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3
3-4
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
30.00 N/mm2
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1.2
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.65-2.8
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.76 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 17 (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 Slate Properties

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

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