Properties of Borolanite and Tuff
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Vitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
243.80 N/mm2
  
5
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.73
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Borolanite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Borolanite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Borolanite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Borolanite 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 Borolanite and Tuff.