Properties of Oil shale and Mugearite

Oil shale

Mugearite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oil shale vs Mugearite Properties

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