Properties of Tuff

Physical Properties of Tuff

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Tuff like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Tuff rock are vital in determining its Tuff Texture and Tuff Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Tuff

The physical properties of Tuff depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Tuff is 4-6 whereas its compressive strength is 243.80 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Tuff is white whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Tuff is the interaction of light with the surface of Tuff. Luster of Tuff is vitreous to dull. Tuff cleavage is . The specific gravity of Tuff is 2.73. Tuff is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is . You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.