Properties of Tephrite and Pseudotachylite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
Bluish Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Irregular
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Tephrite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.