Properties of Flint and Shale

Flint

Shale

Properties of Shale and Flint

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

Toughness

1.5

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Flint vs Shale Properties

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