Properties of Tuff and Picrite

Tuff

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-66.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tuff vs Picrite Properties

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