Properties of Tuff and Metapelite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.73
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Tuff vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Tuff and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Tuff Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.