Properties of Shoshonite and Tuff

Shoshonite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

64-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Tuff Properties

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