Properties of Pantellerite and Basanite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pantellerite vs Basanite Properties
Properties of Pantellerite and Basanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pantellerite vs Basanite properties, get to know more about Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite and Basanite .