Properties of Tephrite and Laterite

Tephrite

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tephrite vs Laterite Properties

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