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