Properties of Jaspillite and Basalt
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Jaspillite vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Jaspillite and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jaspillite vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite and Basalt.