Properties of Tephrite and Gritstone

Tephrite

Gritstone

Properties of Gritstone and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

70.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

Toughness

2.4

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.250

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.2 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Tephrite vs Gritstone Properties

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