Properties of Shoshonite and Turbidite

Shoshonite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shoshonite vs Turbidite Properties

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