Properties of Shoshonite and Tonalite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Shoshonite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.