Properties of Icelandite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
1.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Icelandite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Icelandite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Icelandite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Icelandite 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 Icelandite and Pseudotachylite.