Properties of Pseudotachylite and Tephrite

Pseudotachylite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Pseudotachylite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

Not Available

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.86

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Pseudotachylite vs Tephrite Properties

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Tephrite 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 Tephrite.