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Properties of Tuff and Granulite


Properties of Granulite and Tuff


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2   
5
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.73   
2.8-3.0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3   
3.06-3.33 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25
0.14 kJ/Kg K   
26

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

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Tuff vs Granulite Properties

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

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