Properties of Kenyte and Pseudotachylite

Kenyte

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Kenyte vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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