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Properties of Basanite  and Ignimbrite


Properties of Ignimbrite and Basanite 


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
4-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
243.80 N/mm2   
5

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.73   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
1-1.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25

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

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Basanite  vs Ignimbrite Properties

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

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