Shale

Gneiss

Properties of Shale and Gneiss

Shale

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Gneiss Properties

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