Properties of Basalt and Granulite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Basalt vs Granulite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.