Properties of Metapelite and Tuff

Metapelite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-64-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Tuff Properties

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