Properties of Shoshonite and Aplite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.