Shale

Tachylite

Properties of Shale and Tachylite

Shale

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

3.058 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Tachylite Properties

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