Properties of Shale and Serpentinite

Shale

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

33-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shale vs Serpentinite Properties

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