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Properties of Basanite  and Carbonatite


Properties of Carbonatite and Basanite 


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
3   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.84-2.86 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
Not Available   

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

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Basanite  vs Carbonatite Properties

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

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