Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tuff

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Tuff

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

64-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Tuff Properties

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