Properties of Kenyte and Shonkinite

Kenyte

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Kenyte vs Shonkinite Properties

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