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Properties of Basalt and Amphibolite


Properties of Amphibolite and Basalt


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Irregular   

Toughness
2.3   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
Not Available   

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

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Basalt vs Amphibolite Properties

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

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