Properties of Granite and Shale

Granite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²95.00 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

2.6-2.72.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Granite vs Shale Properties

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