Shonkinite

Diorite

Properties of Shonkinite and Diorite

Shonkinite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.8-3 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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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shonkinite vs Diorite Properties

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