Properties of Basalt and Suevite

Basalt

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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

Basalt vs Suevite Properties

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