Properties of Shoshonite and Adakite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.6
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.98
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Shoshonite vs Adakite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Adakite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Adakite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Adakite 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 Shoshonite and Adakite.