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Properties of Mylonite and Basalt


Properties of Basalt and Mylonite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
1.28 N/mm2   
32
37.40 N/mm2   
28

Cleavage
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.50 kJ/Kg K   
3
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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