Properties of Basalt and Shale

Basalt

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.4.1 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.4.2 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.4.3 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.4.4 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.4.5 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.4.6 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.7 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.4.8 Toughness

2.3

2.6

1.4.9 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.4.10 Transparency

Opaque

1.4.11 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basalt vs Shale Properties

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