Properties of Shoshonite and Suevite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Streak
White to Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.