Properties of Pseudotachylite and Felsite

Pseudotachylite

Felsite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.862.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Felsite Properties

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