Oil shale

Phonolite

Properties of Oil shale and Phonolite

Oil shale

Phonolite

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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

Fine 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

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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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

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to 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)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (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 Phonolite Properties

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