Properties of Shoshonite and Minette

Shoshonite

Minette

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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

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shoshonite vs Minette Properties

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