Properties of Charnockite and Shonkinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Charnockite vs Shonkinite Properties
Properties of Charnockite and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Charnockite vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Charnockite Definition and Shonkinite 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 Charnockite and Shonkinite.