Properties of Shoshonite and Hawaiite

Shoshonite

Hawaiite

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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

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.98Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Hawaiite Properties

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