Oil shale

Ijolite

Properties of Oil shale and Ijolite

Oil shale

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.76

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oil shale vs Ijolite Properties

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