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Properties of Sovite and Basalt


Properties of Basalt and Sovite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
37.40 N/mm2   
28

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

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

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Sovite vs Basalt Properties

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

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