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Properties of Jasperoid and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Jasperoid


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous and Pearly   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.98   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

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

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Jasperoid vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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