Shonkinite

Picrite

Properties of Shonkinite and Picrite

Shonkinite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6.8

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.75-2.92

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1.5-2.5 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)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shonkinite vs Picrite Properties

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