Properties of Basalt and Rhyolite

Basalt

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Rhyolite Properties

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