Properties of Teschenite and Shoshonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Black
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1.6
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.98
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Teschenite vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Teschenite and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Teschenite vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Teschenite Definition and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite.