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Properties of Laterite and Basanite 

Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
2
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Dull
5.00 N/mm2
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-
-9999
Opaque
-9999 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
 
7
Fine Grained
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Waxy and Dull
100.00 N/mm2
-
1.5
2.5-2.8
Translucent to Opaque
2.7 g/cm3
0.74 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Laterite vs Basanite  Properties

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