Basalt

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Basalt and Pseudotachylite

Basalt

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

60.00 N/mm²

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.46-2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Basalt vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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