Properties of Adakite and Shale

Adakite

Shale

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Adakite vs Shale Properties

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