Properties of Conglomerate and Basanite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.88
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Conglomerate vs Basanite Properties
Properties of Conglomerate and Basanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Conglomerate vs Basanite properties, get to know more about Conglomerate Definition and Basanite 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 Conglomerate and Basanite .