Properties of Basalt and Hawaiite

Basalt

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Hawaiite Properties

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