Properties of Boninite and Tuff

Boninite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

74-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Boninite vs Tuff Properties

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