Travertine

Basalt

Properties of Travertine and Basalt

Travertine

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.68

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Basalt Properties

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