Properties of Shoshonite and Tephrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
6.5
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
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
22
Cleavage
Poor
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
1.6
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
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
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
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.
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