Properties of Tuff and Diabase

Tuff

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Diabase Properties

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