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Properties of Harzburgite and Basanite 


Properties of Basanite  and Harzburgite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

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

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Harzburgite vs Basanite  Properties

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

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