Properties of Shoshonite and Kenyte

Shoshonite

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Kenyte Properties

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