Properties of Shoshonite and Ijolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
5.5-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Poor
Poor
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.
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