Properties of Tachylite and Diamictite

Tachylite

Diamictite

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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

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.44.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Tachylite vs Diamictite Properties

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