Properties of Shonkinite and Tephrite

Shonkinite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.2.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.2.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.2.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.2.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.2.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.2.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

2.3.2 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

2.3.3 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

2.3.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86

0 8.4

2.3.5 Transparency

Opaque

2.3.6 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shonkinite vs Tephrite Properties

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