Properties of Evaporite and Shonkinite

Evaporite

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5-6

1 7

1.6.1 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.6.2 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6.3 Streak

White

1.6.4 Porosity

Less Porous

1.6.5 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.6.6 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Perfect

1.5.2 Toughness

Not Available

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.992.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.5.7 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.5.8 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

3.1.3 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Evaporite vs Shonkinite Properties

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