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Basalt is higher in rock hardness than that of coarser grained igneous rocks like granite Compressive Strength (MPa) 100-300 Tensile Strength (MPa) 10-30 Shear Strength (MPa) 20-60 Bulk Density (Mg/m3) 2.8-2.9 Porosity % 0.1-1.0
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agounweathered basalt usually very hard, LA abrasion 15-25
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∙ 8y agoBasalt is a rock containing various minerals. The Mohs scale is a measure of the relative hardness of individualminerals.
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∙ 9y agoBasalt is rated an 8 on the Moh's hardness scale. All basalt has the same rating on the scale regardless of characteristics such as size or thickness.
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∙ 8y agoI say it is hard because it is from the moon
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What does granite and basalt have in common?
Basalt and Granite are igneous rocks which are very hard.
Is basalt a soft rock?
Basalt is a relatively heavy iron rich hard rock.
What is the hardness of basalt?
On the Moh's hardness scale, basalt has a hardness of 8. Anything between 5-10 is considered hard. Materials on the scale between 1-3 are considered soft, and anything rated from 3.5 to 5 is considered medium-hard.
What does a basalt rock look like?
Basalt rock looks very dark due to the iron content. It is a dark grey rock that is very hard and is normally pilled up in stacks.
What is a rock used for road making?
Any relatively hard and durable rock is suitable for road construction, eg. basalt, granite, or limestone.
What does granite and basalt have in common?
Basalt and Granite are igneous rocks which are very hard.
What kind of rocks are ajanta caves made of?
hard basalt rock of deccan trap
Is basalt a soft rock?
Basalt is a relatively heavy iron rich hard rock.
What do you expect the velocity of hard basalt in seismic investigations explain in detail?
velocity of hard basalt in seismic investigation.what do you think of this i don't have any idea is there any?
How do you spell besalt?
The hard igneous rock is spelled "basalt".
What is the hardness of basalt?
On the Moh's hardness scale, basalt has a hardness of 8. Anything between 5-10 is considered hard. Materials on the scale between 1-3 are considered soft, and anything rated from 3.5 to 5 is considered medium-hard.
What is the difference between vesicular basalt and non vesicular basalt?
Vesicular basalt has small rounded voids called vesicules formed by the molten rock cooling and freezing around pockets of gas. It looks a lot like a rock hard sponge. Non vesicular basalt is a normal solid rock.
What does a basalt rock look like?
Basalt rock looks very dark due to the iron content. It is a dark grey rock that is very hard and is normally pilled up in stacks.
What does basalt fell like?
Im not sure but i think its hard and bumpy-- sometimes its maybe -- rough!!
What is an alkali basalt?
An alkali basalt is a particularly alkaline variety of basalt.
Where is the Basalt Rld in Basalt located?
The address of the Basalt Rld is: 14 Midland Ave, Basalt, 81621 8305
What is a rock used for road making?
Any relatively hard and durable rock is suitable for road construction, eg. basalt, granite, or limestone.
