Properties of Borolanite and Tephrite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
90.00 N/mm2
  
22
Cleavage
Poor
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Borolanite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Borolanite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Borolanite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Borolanite 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 Borolanite and Tephrite.