Properties of Picrite and Pseudotachylite

Picrite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Picrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Picrite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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