Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Argillite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Argillite Properties

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