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Properties of Basalt and Sovite

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Physical Properties

Hardness

63
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey
White

Porosity

Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

-
Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm2195.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

2.3
1

Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86-2.87
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm32.84-2.86 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Basalt vs Sovite Properties

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