Aplite

Rhyolite

Properties of Aplite and Rhyolite

Aplite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6

2.65-2.67

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Rhyolite Properties

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