Properties of Shoshonite and Kimberlite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Shoshonite vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite.