Properties of Tachylite and Picrite

Tachylite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tachylite vs Picrite Properties

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