Properties of Tephrite and Quartzite

Tephrite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tephrite vs Quartzite Properties

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