Properties of Tachylite and Argillite

Tachylite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Tachylite vs Argillite Properties

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