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Properties of Minette and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Minette


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
6   

Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Conchoidal   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.98   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Minette vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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