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Properties of Trachyandesite and Tephrite


Properties of Tephrite and Trachyandesite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
6.5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
90.00 N/mm2   
22

Cleavage
Perfect   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
2.3   
2.4   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Trachyandesite vs Tephrite Properties

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

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