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Properties of Basalt and Tephrite

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Physical Properties

Hardness

66.5
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Streak

White to Grey
Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous
Very Less Porous

Luster

-
Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm290.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.3
2.4

Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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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.