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Properties of Argillite and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Argillite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Poor   

Toughness
2.6   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68   
2.98   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Argillite vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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