Properties of Tephrite and Tachylite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
Vermilion
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Resinous
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
3.058 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tephrite vs Tachylite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Tachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Tachylite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Tachylite 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 Tachylite.