Properties of Ganister and Shonkinite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
20
150.00 N/mm2
14
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Ganister vs Shonkinite Properties
Properties of Ganister and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ganister vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Ganister 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 Ganister and Shonkinite.
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