Properties of Shale and Sovite

Shale

Sovite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.84-2.86 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shale vs Sovite Properties

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