Properties of Shoshonite and Picrite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White to Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Shoshonite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.