Properties of Siltstone and Shale

Siltstone

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Siltstone vs Shale Properties

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