Properties of Wehrlite and Shonkinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Shonkinite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite Definition and Shonkinite 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 Wehrlite and Shonkinite.