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Properties of Arkose and Tephrite


Properties of Tephrite and Arkose


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
90.00 N/mm2   
22

Cleavage
Not Available   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.4   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Arkose vs Tephrite Properties

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

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