Properties of Shale and Tephrite

Shale

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5

1 7

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

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shale vs Tephrite Properties

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