Properties of Shale and Picrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Shale vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Shale and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shale vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Shale Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.