Properties of Marble and Basanite

Marble

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Marble

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Marble vs Basanite Properties

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