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Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Rhomb Porphyry


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

Grain Size
Fine 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   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.7   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.98   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Rhomb Porphyry vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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