Properties of Tephrite and Pegmatite

Tephrite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tephrite vs Pegmatite Properties

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