Properties of Shale and Schist

Shale

Schist

Properties of Schist and Shale

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Toughness

2.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Shale vs Schist Properties

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