Properties of Shoshonite and Lherzolite

Shoshonite

Lherzolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA290.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Lherzolite Properties

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