Properties of Ijolite and Basanite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Ijolite vs Basanite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Basanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Basanite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Basanite .