Properties of Shoshonite and Foidolite

Shoshonite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

61.5

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

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Foidolite Properties

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