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Properties of Shale and Taconite

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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
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Imperfect
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
5-5.3
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
Not Available
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
3.20 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 1 (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 Taconite Properties

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