Properties of Basanite and Harzburgite

Basanite

Harzburgite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basanite vs Harzburgite Properties

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