Properties of Latite and Trachyte
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.7
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Latite vs Trachyte Properties
Properties of Latite and Trachyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Trachyte properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Trachyte 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 Trachyte.