Properties of Phonolite and Shale

Phonolite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Phonolite vs Shale Properties

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