Properties of Basanite and Minette

Basanite

Minette

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.95-2.96 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

Basanite vs Minette Properties

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