Properties of Shoshonite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine 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
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Phonolite 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 Phonolite.