Properties of Itacolumite and Tephrite

Itacolumite

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

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Itacolumite vs Tephrite Properties

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