Properties of Basalt and Trachyandesite

Basalt

Trachyandesite

Properties of Trachyandesite and Basalt

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Earthy

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Basalt vs Trachyandesite Properties

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