Properties of Shale and Chert

Shale

Chert

Properties of Chert and Shale

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Shale vs Chert Properties

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