Properties of Shonkinite and Latite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant
  
Shonkinite vs Latite Properties
Properties of Shonkinite and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shonkinite vs Latite properties, get to know more about Shonkinite Definition and Latite 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 Latite.