Properties of Oil shale and Tephrite

Oil shale

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Oil shale vs Tephrite Properties

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