Properties of Tephrite and Laterite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
2
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
90.00 N/mm
2
  
22
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
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
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.