Basalt

Epidosite

Properties of Basalt and Epidosite

Basalt

Epidosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (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

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

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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

Basalt vs Epidosite Properties

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