Properties of Pseudotachylite and Troctolite

Pseudotachylite

Troctolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.862.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pseudotachylite vs Troctolite Properties

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