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Properties of Basalt and Schist

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
63.5-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
2.3
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-32.5-2.9
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm32.8-2.9 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
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Basalt vs Schist Properties

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