Properties of Migmatite and Basalt

Migmatite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Migmatite vs Basalt Properties

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