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Properties of Basalt and Porphyry

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
66-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
1.1.9 Toughness
2.3
1.7
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-32.5-4
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm32.5-2.52 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg KNA
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basalt vs Porphyry Properties

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