Properties of Tephrite and Argillite

Tephrite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Tephrite vs Argillite Properties

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