Properties of Shoshonite and Shale

Shoshonite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

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

Slaty

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/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shoshonite vs Shale Properties

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