Properties of Mylonite and Basalt

Mylonite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

1.28 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.052.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-4.8 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.50 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Mylonite vs Basalt Properties

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