Properties of Pseudotachylite and Jasperoid
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous and Pearly
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.8-3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Jasperoid Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Jasperoid play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Jasperoid properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid.