Properties of Conglomerate and Shale

Conglomerate

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.882.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Conglomerate vs Shale Properties

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