Properties of Latite and Pseudotachylite

Latite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Latite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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