Latite

Tachylite

Properties of Latite and Tachylite

Latite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

3.058 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Tachylite Properties

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