Pegmatite

Tuff

Properties of Pegmatite and Tuff

Pegmatite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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178.54 N/mm²

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Tuff Properties

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