Properties of Tephrite and Marble

Tephrite

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tephrite vs Marble Properties

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