Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
90.00 N/mm2
  
22
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite.