Properties of Basanite and Felsite

Basanite

Felsite

Properties of Felsite and Basanite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

0.15 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Basanite vs Felsite Properties

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