Properties of Tuff and Breccia
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm
2
  
5
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.73
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
0 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Tuff vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Tuff and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Tuff Definition and Breccia 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 Tuff and Breccia.