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Properties of Trondhjemite and Shoshonite


Properties of Shoshonite and Trondhjemite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6   

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   

Toughness
2.1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86-3   
2.98   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.73 g/cm3   
2.9-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Trondhjemite vs Shoshonite Properties

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

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