Properties of Tonalite and Shoshonite

Tonalite

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tonalite vs Shoshonite Properties

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