Properties of Tephrite and Hawaiite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Not Applicable
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tephrite vs Hawaiite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Hawaiite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Hawaiite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite.