Properties of Shoshonite and Variolite

Shoshonite

Variolite

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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

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Variolite Properties

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