Properties of Tuff and Troctolite

Tuff

Troctolite

Properties of Troctolite and Tuff

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

1.6

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tuff vs Troctolite Properties

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