Properties of Dacite and Basanite

Dacite

Basanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-2.257

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dacite vs Basanite Properties

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