Properties of Latite and Shale

Latite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Latite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

Toughness

2.7

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Latite vs Shale Properties

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