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Properties of Basanite  and Obsidian

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
75-5.5
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA0.15 N/mm2
Slate
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
1.5
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.82.6-2.7
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.7 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Basanite  vs Obsidian Properties

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