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Properties of Basalt and Basanite 

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
6
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
White to Grey
Less Porous
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37.40 N/mm2
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2.3
2.8-3
Opaque
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
 
7
Fine Grained
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Waxy and Dull
100.00 N/mm2
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1.5
2.5-2.8
Translucent to Opaque
2.7 g/cm3
0.74 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Basanite  Properties

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