Properties of Basalt and Talc carbonate
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
1-2
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Flat
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
250.00 N/mm2
  
4
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Basalt vs Talc carbonate Properties
Properties of Basalt and Talc carbonate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Talc carbonate properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Talc carbonate 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 Talc carbonate.