Properties of Shoshonite and Schist

Shoshonite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

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

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Shoshonite vs Schist Properties

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