Properties of Diamictite and Pseudotachylite

Diamictite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Diamictite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

4.3-5.0

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Diamictite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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