Properties of Pseudotachylite and Tephrite

Pseudotachylite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Tephrite Properties

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