Properties of Tonalite and Shoshonite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.98
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.9-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.