Properties of Tephrite and Felsite

Tephrite

Felsite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Tephrite vs Felsite Properties

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