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Properties of Chalk and Basalt

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
16
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White to Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Not Available
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA37.40 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
1
2.3
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.42.8-3
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm32.9-3.1 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chalk vs Basalt Properties

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