Properties of Pseudotachylite and Tephrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
Light to dark brown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
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.