Properties of Pseudotachylite and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
60.00 N/mm2
  
25
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Pressure Resistant
  
Pseudotachylite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.