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Properties of Epidosite and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Epidosite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6   

Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Toughness
2.3   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.98   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Epidosite vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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