Properties of Shoshonite and Kenyte

Shoshonite

Kenyte

Properties of Kenyte and Shoshonite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Toughness

1.6

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.98

2.6

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.