Properties of Basalt and Pantellerite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Conchoidal
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Basalt vs Pantellerite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Pantellerite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Pantellerite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite.