Properties of Arkose and Tachylite

Arkose

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Arkose vs Tachylite Properties

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