Properties of Gneiss and Shale

Gneiss

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gneiss vs Shale Properties

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