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Properties of Shale and Shoshonite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3
6
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White
White to Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Slaty
Poor
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.98
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.9-3 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shale vs Shoshonite Properties

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