Properties of Tephrite and Wehrlite

Tephrite

Wehrlite

Properties of Wehrlite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

Toughness

2.4

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86

8.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-3.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.63 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Tephrite vs Wehrlite Properties

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