Properties of Diamictite and Basalt
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
6
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Diamictite vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Basalt.