Properties of Shoshonite and Limestone

Shoshonite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Shoshonite vs Limestone Properties

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