Properties of Cataclasite and Tephrite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
NA
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Black
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
90.00 N/mm
2
  
22
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
2.1
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 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, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Cataclasite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite and Tephrite.