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Properties of Shoshonite and Vogesite


Properties of Vogesite and Shoshonite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Poor   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
1.6   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.9-3 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Shoshonite vs Vogesite Properties

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

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