Wehrlite

Shale

Properties of Wehrlite and Shale

Wehrlite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.4

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.63 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Wehrlite vs Shale Properties

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