Tephrite

Shoshonite

Properties of Tephrite and Shoshonite

Tephrite

Shoshonite

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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

Bluish Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.98

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.9-3 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, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tephrite vs Shoshonite Properties

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