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Properties of Tuff and Sovite


Properties of Sovite and Tuff


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6  
3  

Grain Size
Fine Grained  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Streak
White  
White  

Porosity
Highly Porous  
Less Porous  

Luster
Vitreous to Dull  
Subvitreous to Dull  

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2  
6
195.00 N/mm2  
14

Cleavage
-  
-  

Toughness
-  
1  

Specific Gravity
2.73  
2.86-2.87  

Transparency
Opaque  
Opaque  

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3  
2.84-2.86 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K  
32
0.84 kJ/Kg K  
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant  

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Tuff vs Sovite Properties

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

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