Properties of Tachylite and Picrite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Vermilion
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Resinous
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.4
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.058 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
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.