Properties of Basalt and Tuff

Basalt

Tuff

Properties of Tuff and Basalt

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²

243.80 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.3

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Basalt vs Tuff Properties

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