Properties of Tephrite and Diorite

Tephrite

Diorite

Properties of Diorite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

Bluish Black

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Not Available

Toughness

2.4

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tephrite vs Diorite Properties

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