Properties of Pseudotachylite and Kimberlite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite.