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Properties of Mugearite and Shale


Properties of Shale and Mugearite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Not Applicable   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.3   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Mugearite vs Shale Properties

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

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