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Properties of Trachyandesite and Tuff


Properties of Tuff and Trachyandesite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-5   
4-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Vitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
243.80 N/mm2   
5

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
1-1.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25

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

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Trachyandesite vs Tuff Properties

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

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