Properties of Tachylite and Amphibolite

Tachylite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tachylite vs Amphibolite Properties

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