Properties of Tuff and Shoshonite

Tuff

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.9-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tuff vs Shoshonite Properties

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