Properties of Travertine and Shale

Travertine

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Travertine vs Shale Properties

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