Properties of Granite and Pseudotachylite

Granite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Granite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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