Properties of Trondhjemite and Oil shale
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.73 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.39 kJ/Kg K
  
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Trondhjemite vs Oil shale Properties
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