Properties of Marble and Shoshonite

Marble

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Marble vs Shoshonite Properties

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