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Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Sandstone


Properties of Sandstone and Basaltic Trachyandesite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.3   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Sandstone Properties

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

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