Properties of Ignimbrite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Ignimbrite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Ignimbrite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ignimbrite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite and Pseudotachylite.