Properties of Charnockite and Shoshonite

Charnockite

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Charnockite vs Shoshonite Properties

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