Properties of Tuff and Latite

Tuff

Latite

Properties of Latite and Tuff

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Tuff vs Latite Properties

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