Properties of Picrite and Basalt

Picrite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.86

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Basalt Properties

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