Properties of Trondhjemite and Tuff

Trondhjemite

Tuff

Properties of Tuff and Trondhjemite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

4-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

243.80 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-3

2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.73 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Trondhjemite vs Tuff Properties

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