Properties of Tephrite and Granulite

Tephrite

Granulite

Properties of Granulite 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

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

Toughness

2.4

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3.0

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

3.06-3.33 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tephrite vs Granulite Properties

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