Pseudotachylite

Quartzite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Quartzite

Pseudotachylite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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60.00 N/mm²

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Quartzite Properties

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