Properties of Kenyte and Tephrite

Kenyte

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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, Impact Resistant

Kenyte vs Tephrite Properties

Properties of Kenyte and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Kenyte Definition and Tephrite 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 Kenyte and Tephrite.