Properties of Pseudotachylite and Variolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.8-3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Variolite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Variolite 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 Variolite.