Properties of Sandstone and Shale

Sandstone

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Sandstone vs Shale Properties

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