Properties of Metapelite and Tephrite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
Unknown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Metapelite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Tephrite 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 Metapelite and Tephrite.