Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pressure Resistant
  
Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.