Properties of Tephrite and Blueschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
90.00 N/mm
2
  
22
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
2.4
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
3-3.2
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Tephrite vs Blueschist Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Blueschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Blueschist properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Blueschist 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 Tephrite and Blueschist.