Properties of Shoshonite and Schist

Shoshonite

Schist

Properties of Schist and Shoshonite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

Toughness

1.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.98

2.5-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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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.