Properties of Basalt and Sandstone

Basalt

Sandstone

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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

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 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 Sandstone Properties

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