Properties of Shale and Quartzite

Shale

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shale vs Quartzite Properties

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