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Properties of Amphibolite and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Amphibolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Poor   

Toughness
2.3   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
2.98   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Amphibolite vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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