Properties of Breccia and Shoshonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.98
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0 g/cm3
  
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Breccia vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Breccia and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Breccia vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Breccia 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 Breccia and Shoshonite.