Properties of Shoshonite and Foidolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
Not Available
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.