Properties of Basalt and Sandstone

Basalt

Sandstone

Properties of Sandstone and Basalt

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Not Available

Dull

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

2.3

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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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.