Properties of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
5-5.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
28
310.00 N/mm2
2
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
2.3
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Basalt vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties
Properties of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Rhomb Porphyry properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry.
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