Properties of Diamictite and Shale

Diamictite

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

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

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

4.3-5.02.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Diamictite vs Shale Properties

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