Properties of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.7
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Latite vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Basaltic Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite.