Properties of Tachylite and Metapelite

Tachylite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Earthy

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

2.43.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tachylite vs Metapelite Properties

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