Properties of Basalt and Diamictite

Basalt

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-34.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basalt vs Diamictite Properties

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