Properties of Wehrlite and Basanite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
8.4
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
  
21
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Wehrlite vs Basanite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Basanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Basanite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Basanite .