Properties of Metapelite and Tuff
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
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.