Properties of Tephrite and Sovite

Tephrite

Sovite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine 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

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

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/cm³2.84-2.86 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, Pressure Resistant

Tephrite vs Sovite Properties

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