Properties of Basanite and Slate

Basanite

Slate

Basanite

Slate

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

Fine Grained

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

White

Highly Porous

Waxy and Dull

100.00 N/mm²

1.5

2.5-2.8

Translucent to Opaque

2.7 g/cm³

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

3-4

Very fine-grained

Splintery

Light to dark brown

Less Porous

Dull

30.00 N/mm²

Slaty

1.2

2.65-2.8

Opaque

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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