Properties of Tuff and Mylonite

Tuff

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tuff vs Mylonite Properties

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