Wehrlite

Basalt

Properties of Wehrlite and Basalt

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.4

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 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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0.63 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Basalt Properties

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