Properties of Latite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
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.