Properties of Ignimbrite and Shale

Ignimbrite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Ignimbrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 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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Ignimbrite vs Shale Properties

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