Picrite

Basanite

Properties of Picrite and Basanite

Picrite

Basanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.8

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Basanite Properties

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