Properties of Shoshonite and Ganister

Shoshonite

Ganister

Properties of Ganister and Shoshonite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

Toughness

1.6

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.98

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Shoshonite vs Ganister Properties

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