Properties of Basalt and Comendite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Pervasive
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Not Available
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.38
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Basalt vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Comendite 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 Comendite.