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Oil shale
Chert
Properties of Chert and Oil shale
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Definition
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Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2-3
6.5-7
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
450.00 N/mm
2
1
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm
3
2.7 g/cm
3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.39 kJ/Kg K
23
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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