Shoshonite

Porphyry

Properties of Shoshonite and Porphyry

Shoshonite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.98

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shoshonite vs Porphyry Properties

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