Latite

Shonkinite

Properties of Latite and Shonkinite

Latite

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Shonkinite Properties

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