Properties of Picrite and Tuff

Picrite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.84-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Tuff Properties

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