Properties of Basalt and Basalt
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Not Available
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
28
37.40 N/mm2
28
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Basalt vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Basalt and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Basalt 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 Basalt and Basalt.
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