Properties of Basalt and Basaltic Trachyandesite
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
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Basalt vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Basaltic Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Basaltic Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite.