Properties of Trachyandesite and Basalt

Trachyandesite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Trachyandesite vs Basalt Properties

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