Properties of Picrite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
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.