Properties of Pseudotachylite and Shale

Pseudotachylite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Pseudotachylite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Pseudotachylite vs Shale Properties

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