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