Properties of Pseudotachylite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.