Properties of Icelandite and Tephrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
6.5
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
90.00 N/mm2
22
Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
1.1
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K
2
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Icelandite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Icelandite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Icelandite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Icelandite Definition and Tephrite 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 Tephrite.
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