Properties of Shoshonite and Arkose
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Shoshonite vs Arkose Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Arkose play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Arkose properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Arkose 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 Arkose.