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Properties of Tuff and Trondhjemite


Properties of Trondhjemite and Tuff


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2   
5
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.73   
2.86-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3   
2.73 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Tuff vs Trondhjemite Properties

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

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