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Properties of Basalt and Ignimbrite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
64-6
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2243.80 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
2.3
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-32.73
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm31-1.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Ignimbrite Properties

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