Oil shale

Schist

Properties of Oil shale and Schist

Oil shale

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Oil shale vs Schist Properties

Properties of Oil shale and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oil shale vs Schist properties, get to know more about Oil shale Definition and Schist 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 Oil shale and Schist.