Properties of Teschenite and Shonkinite

Teschenite

Shonkinite

Properties of Shonkinite and Teschenite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

1.6

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Teschenite vs Shonkinite Properties

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