Properties of Tachylite and Tephrite

Tachylite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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

Tachylite vs Tephrite Properties

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