Tuff

Ignimbrite

Properties of Tuff and Ignimbrite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (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, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Ignimbrite Properties

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