Properties of Shoshonite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Specific Gravity
2.98
8.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Shoshonite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.