Properties of Shoshonite and Metapelite

Shoshonite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.983.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shoshonite vs Metapelite Properties

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