Properties of Basanite and Kenyte

Basanite

Kenyte

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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

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basanite vs Kenyte Properties

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