Properties of Conglomerate and Shale
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2-3
3
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
95.00 N/mm2
20
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.88
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.39 kJ/Kg K
23
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.
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