Properties of Shoshonite and Ignimbrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
4-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite.
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