Properties of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Cataclasite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Cataclasite and Pseudotachylite.