Properties of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Jasperoid vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jasperoid vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid and Pseudotachylite.