Sandstone

Shoshonite

Properties of Sandstone and Shoshonite

Sandstone

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.98

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.9-3 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)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Sandstone vs Shoshonite Properties

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