Shoshonite

Tephrite

Properties of Shoshonite and Tephrite

Shoshonite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.98

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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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 Tephrite Properties

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