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Properties of Shoshonite and Blueschist


Properties of Blueschist and Shoshonite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Poor   
Slaty   

Toughness
1.6   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.98   
3-3.2   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Shoshonite vs Blueschist Properties

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

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