Properties of Boninite and Tachylite

Boninite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.4

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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Boninite vs Tachylite Properties

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