Properties of Lignite and Tachylite

Lignite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lignite vs Tachylite Properties

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