Properties of Andesite and Shale

Andesite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Andesite vs Shale Properties

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