Granophyre

Tuff

Properties of Granophyre and Tuff

Granophyre

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

4-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granophyre vs Tuff Properties

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