Properties of Tonalite and Tachylite

Tonalite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tonalite vs Tachylite Properties

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