Properties of Shoshonite and Coal

Shoshonite

Coal

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

61-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.981.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³1100-1400 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shoshonite vs Coal Properties

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