Properties of Pseudotachylite and Granite

Pseudotachylite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

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

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³2.65-2.75 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Granite Properties

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