Properties of Schist and Shale

Schist

Shale

Properties of Shale and Schist

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Toughness

1.5

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Schist vs Shale Properties

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