Basanite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Basanite and Pseudotachylite

Basanite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

60.00 N/mm²

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.46-2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Basanite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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