Properties of Shonkinite and Basalt
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Not Available
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
14
37.40 N/mm2
28
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shonkinite vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Shonkinite and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shonkinite vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Shonkinite Definition and Basalt 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 Shonkinite and Basalt.
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