Properties of Tuff and Kenyte

Tuff

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.6 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Kenyte Properties

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