Properties of Tephrite and Kenyte
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Poor
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tephrite vs Kenyte Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Kenyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Kenyte properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Kenyte 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 Kenyte.