Basanite

Tachylite

Properties of Basanite and Tachylite

Basanite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

3.058 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)▶

0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basanite vs Tachylite Properties

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