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Properties of Basalt and Basalt


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
-  
-  

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2  
99+
37.40 N/mm2  
99+

Cleavage
-  
-  

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  

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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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