Properties of Shoshonite and Tephrite

Shoshonite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Shoshonite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

White to Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.6

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.98

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Shoshonite vs Tephrite Properties

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