Properties of Litchfieldite and Tuff

Litchfieldite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-64-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Tuff Properties

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