Properties of Shoshonite and Sandstone

Shoshonite

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Shoshonite vs Sandstone Properties

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