Properties of Metapelite and Basanite

Metapelite

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Metapelite vs Basanite Properties

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