Properties of Trachyte and Basalt
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Not Available
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
14
37.40 N/mm2
28
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyte vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Trachyte 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 Trachyte and Basalt.
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