Properties of Shoshonite and Shoshonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1.6
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.98
  
2.98
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Shoshonite vs Shoshonite Properties
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