Properties of Blue Granite and Tuff
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
4-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
13
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Blue Granite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Blue Granite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blue Granite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite and Tuff.
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