Properties of Metapelite and Tachylite

Metapelite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Tachylite Properties

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