Properties of Shoshonite and Andesite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Andesite 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 Andesite.