Properties of Lherzolite and Basalt

Lherzolite

Basalt

Properties of Basalt and Lherzolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²

37.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.7

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Lherzolite vs Basalt Properties

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