Properties of Shoshonite and Turbidite

Shoshonite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Shoshonite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Disjunctive

Toughness

1.6

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.98

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.