Properties of Tephrite and Troctolite

Tephrite

Troctolite

Properties of Troctolite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Bluish Black

Black

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Not Available

Toughness

2.4

1.6

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tephrite vs Troctolite Properties

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