Properties of Pseudotachylite and Laterite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
2
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Dull
Compressive Strength
60.00 N/mm2
25
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Applicable
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
Not Available
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Laterite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Laterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Laterite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Laterite 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 Laterite.
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