Properties of Troctolite and Shoshonite
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
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.98
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
2.9-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Troctolite vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Troctolite and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Troctolite vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Troctolite 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 Troctolite and Shoshonite.