Properties of Variolite and Tephrite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Variolite vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Variolite and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Tephrite 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 Variolite and Tephrite.