Properties of Tephrite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Tephrite vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.