Basalt

Borolanite

Properties of Basalt and Borolanite

Basalt

Borolanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Borolanite Properties

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