Properties of Basalt and Troctolite

Basalt

Troctolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Troctolite Properties

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