Properties of Tephrite and Trachyandesite

Tephrite

Trachyandesite

Properties of Trachyandesite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

4-5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Bluish Black

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

37.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

Toughness

2.4

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tephrite vs Trachyandesite Properties

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