Properties of Shoshonite and Suevite

Shoshonite

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.86

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

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shoshonite vs Suevite Properties

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