Properties of Shale and Ganister
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Shale vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Shale and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shale vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Shale Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.