Properties of Tephrite and Hyaloclastite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
Bluish Black
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull and Grainy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Not Available
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
Tephrite vs Hyaloclastite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Hyaloclastite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Hyaloclastite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Hyaloclastite 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 Hyaloclastite .