Properties of Amphibolite and Basalt
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.5
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Amphibolite vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite and Basalt.