Properties of Shoshonite and Litchfieldite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Cleavage
Poor
  
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
  
Shoshonite vs Litchfieldite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Litchfieldite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Litchfieldite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite.