Properties of Tuff and Lignite

Tuff

Lignite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.731.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³800-801 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tuff vs Lignite Properties

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