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Properties of Arkose and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Arkose


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.98   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Arkose vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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