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Properties of Shonkinite and Gritstone


Properties of Gritstone and Shonkinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
70.00 N/mm2   
24

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.250   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.2 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Shonkinite vs Gritstone Properties

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

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