Properties of Granophyre and Tephrite

Granophyre

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.5.2 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.5.4 Transparency

Opaque

1.5.5 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Granophyre vs Tephrite Properties

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