Properties of Pegmatite and Shonkinite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pegmatite vs Shonkinite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite and Shonkinite.