Properties of Gabbro and Shale

Gabbro

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gabbro vs Shale Properties

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