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Properties of Felsite and Basanite 


Properties of Basanite  and Felsite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2   
33
Not Available   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Felsite vs Basanite  Properties

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

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