Properties of Shoshonite and Claystone

Shoshonite

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.980

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shoshonite vs Claystone Properties

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