Properties of Wehrlite and Tuff
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
4-6
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Metallic
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
21
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Wehrlite Definition and Tuff 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 Tuff.
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