Properties of Basalt and Metapelite

Basalt

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

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

2.8-33.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Basalt vs Metapelite Properties

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