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Properties of Basalt and Tephrite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
66.5
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Subvitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm290.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
1.1.9 Toughness
2.3
2.4
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-32.86
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 K0.92 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basalt vs Tephrite Properties

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