Properties of Shoshonite and Breccia
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.
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