Properties of Basalt and Tuff
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.