Properties of Coal and Shoshonite

Coal

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1100-1400 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Coal vs Shoshonite Properties

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