Properties of Shale and Whiteschist

Shale

Whiteschist

Properties of Whiteschist and Shale

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.86

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

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Shale vs Whiteschist Properties

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