Properties of Basalt and Amphibolite
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/mm
2
  
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
  
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.