Properties of Shonkinite and Pyrolite

Shonkinite

Pyrolite

Properties of Pyrolite and Shonkinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Shonkinite vs Pyrolite Properties

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