Shoshonite

Diabase

Properties of Shoshonite and Diabase

Shoshonite

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.98

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Diabase Properties

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