Shale

Porphyry

Properties of Shale and Porphyry

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

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)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 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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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shale vs Porphyry Properties

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