Pyroxenite

Basanite

Properties of Pyroxenite and Basanite

Pyroxenite

Basanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

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

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.5

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Basanite Properties

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