Properties of Tachylite and Kenyte

Tachylite

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.55.5-6

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, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.6 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

Tachylite vs Kenyte Properties

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