Properties of Shoshonite and Aplite

Shoshonite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Aplite Properties

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