Properties of Charnockite and Basalt

Charnockite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Charnockite vs Basalt Properties

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