Properties of Shoshonite and Schist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
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
  
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
  
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.