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Properties of Basanite  and Rhyolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Sub-conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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