Properties of Pseudotachylite and Icelandite

Pseudotachylite

Icelandite

Properties of Icelandite and Pseudotachylite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pseudotachylite vs Icelandite Properties

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