Tephrite

Shale

Properties of Tephrite and Shale

Tephrite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Tephrite vs Shale Properties

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