Properties of Tachylite and Sandstone

Tachylite

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.92 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 Sandstone Properties

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