Properties of Wehrlite and Tephrite

Wehrlite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Wehrlite vs Tephrite Properties

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