Properties of Rhyodacite and Shale

Rhyodacite

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

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Shale Properties

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