Properties of Shoshonite and Granodiorite

Shoshonite

Granodiorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Granodiorite Properties

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