Properties of Pantellerite and Tuff
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
4-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Unknown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Vitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
243.80 N/mm
2
  
5
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.73
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pantellerite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Pantellerite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pantellerite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite and Tuff.