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Properties of Slate and Shale

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

Slate vs Shale Properties

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

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