Properties of Pseudotachylite and Basanite

Pseudotachylite

Basanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.862.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Basanite Properties

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