Properties of Shoshonite and Diorite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.