Properties of Trachyte and Tuff
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Metallic
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.7
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyte vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Trachyte 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 Trachyte and Tuff.