Properties of Shoshonite and Oolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
3-4
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Pearly to Shiny
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.6
1
Specific Gravity
2.98
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
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.
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