Properties of Hornfels and Basanite

Hornfels

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Hornfels

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.5

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Hornfels vs Basanite Properties

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