Properties of Shoshonite and Itacolumite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
95.00 N/mm2
20
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect
Toughness
1.6
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
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
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Shoshonite vs Itacolumite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Itacolumite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Itacolumite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite.
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