Properties of Basanite and Ignimbrite
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/mm
2
  
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
  
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.