Properties of Larvikite and Tachylite

Larvikite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-2.91 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Larvikite vs Tachylite Properties

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