Properties of Tonalite and Tachylite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
Vermilion
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Resinous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
3.058 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Tachylite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Tachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Tachylite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Tachylite.