Properties of Jasperoid and Tuff
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
4-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
15
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.73
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Jasperoid vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Jasperoid and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jasperoid vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Jasperoid Definition and Tuff 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 Tuff.
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