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Properties of Basanite  and Basalt

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

76
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White
White to Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull
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Compressive Strength

100.00 N/mm237.40 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

1.5
2.3

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.8-3
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm32.9-3.1 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

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

Basanite  vs Basalt Properties

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