Properties of Shoshonite and Oolite

Shoshonite

Oolite

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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

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.98Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³Not Available

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, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Oolite Properties

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