Properties of Hornfels and Shoshonite

Hornfels

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.5.2 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.6

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.98

0 8.4

1.5.4 Transparency

Opaque

1.5.5 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Hornfels vs Shoshonite Properties

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