Properties of Pseudotachylite and Comendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Pervasive
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
60.00 N/mm2
  
25
92.40 N/mm2
  
21
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
  
2.38
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Pseudotachylite vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Comendite 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 Pseudotachylite and Comendite.