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Properties of Wehrlite and Basanite 


Properties of Basanite  and Wehrlite


Properties

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   

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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 .

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