Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Peridotite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Shiny
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.