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Properties of Arkose and Basanite 


Properties of Basanite  and Arkose


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Arkose vs Basanite  Properties

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

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